Regulatory Status
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Safety Data
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Expert Verdict
Hydroxypropyl Bisstearamide MEA is a pseudoceramide conditioning agent with negligible absorption; MEA moiety presents potential nitrosamine risk, and antidandruff claims may trigger OTC drug classification in the US.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Hydroxypropyl Bisstearamide MEA safe in cosmetics?
Hydroxypropyl Bisstearamide MEA is a pseudoceramide conditioning agent with negligible absorption; MEA moiety presents potential nitrosamine risk, and antidandruff claims may trigger OTC drug classification in the US. The EU classifies Hydroxypropyl Bisstearamide MEA as "permitted". Safety rating: MODERATE.
Is Hydroxypropyl Bisstearamide MEA allowed in the EU?
Hydroxypropyl Bisstearamide MEA EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Hydroxypropyl Bisstearamide MEA do in cosmetics?
Hydroxypropyl Bisstearamide MEA functions as: Antidandruff, hair conditioning, skin conditioning (pseudoceramide with C18 stearic chains). It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not listed in CosIng (CosIng ref: 83543).
What is the Margin of Safety for Hydroxypropyl Bisstearamide MEA?
not established The Margin of Safety (MoS) is calculated using SCCS methodology. A MoS above 100 is generally considered safe. Use the MoS Calculator tool to calculate MoS for your specific formulation and product category.
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